Athena Brown
Meet South East London-born UK Open Mic performer Athena Brown:
Hi Athena Brown, thanks for joining us! Let’s get into it:
Do you play solo only, or also in a group?
Solo
How old are you?
50
Where were you born?
South East London
Where did you grow up?
South East London
How did that place influence your music? (if at all!)
London City experiences, with mixed cultures.
Where are you based now, and why?
South East London
What got you into making music in the first place?
I wanted to share my experiences of living in a diverse culture that makes me unique.
What instrument/s do you play?
Singing
Music Producer
Music Producer
Who would be in your top 10 musical influences, and why?
Anita Baker
Michael Jackson
Cee Cee Winan
Motown Hits
Eurythmics
Cindy Lauper
Whitney Houston
Marvin Gaye
Do you write your own songs?
Yes
How many years have you been writing songs for?
30
What process, or processes, do you often find yourself using when you write songs?
I use my guitar to find the chords, I play it on the keyboard, I use this to process the music.
How long have you been playing open mic nights?
0
Why did you get into playing them in the first place?
I want to share art and create original sounds.
What’s the hardest thing, for you, about playing open mics?
My music may not resonate with people.
If it’s not already, are you hoping to make music your full-time career?
Yes
What do you currently find the hardest and biggest obstacles to moving your music career forward?
Finding people that enjoy what you find normal and creative but they think it sounds strange or unusual.
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on at the moment?
All shall be revealed.
Do you have your own music video, channel or playlist you’d like to share?
https://youtube.com/@athenabr50?si=qcsMOF6KPNRZ3Y6Z
Do you have music on streaming? What’s you main streaming channel to send people to?
https://ditto.fm/athena_brown-the_truth
Where is the main place should people go to find out more about you?
What other sites/profiles should people go to to find out more about you?
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We’re done! Anything else you want to share before we go?
No thanks!